Today we learn about one of the most important symbols of Portuguese culture, found all over the walls and buildings throughout the country – azulejos (tiles). As always, we explore new vocabulary and grammar, and correct more of Joel’s “pronúncia de estrangeiro!”
00:00:00Intro
00:03:26Pronunciations of Azulejo
00:05:08Article Reading
00:11:26Intro to Discussion
00:12:07Vocabulary and Grammar Discussion
00:35:40Closing of Discussion
00:36:28Final Comments and Outro
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00:00:011.543Joel: Boa tarde, Rui!
Joel: Good afternoon, Rui!
00:00:022.528Rui: Olá! E bem-vindos a mais um episódio de Practice Portuguese.
Rui: Hi! And welcome to another episode of Practice Portuguese.
00:00:088.49J: Olha, Rui, tenho uma pergunta para ti.
J: Look, Rui, I have a question for you.
00:00:1010.085R: Já?
R: Already?
00:00:1010.714J: Já. Ainda é permitido dizer Feliz Ano Novo em fevereiro?
J: Already. Is it still allowed to say Happy New Year in February?
00:00:1414.336R: Se ainda não viste a pessoa desde o ano passado, faz algum sentido,
R: If you haven't yet seen the person since last year, it makes some sense,
00:00:1919.645nem que seja como uma piada. 'Olá! Então? Bom Ano!'
even if only as a joke. 'Hi! What's up? Happy New Year!'
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O artesão, a artesãCraftsmen or artisans.A ascensão socialPlay normal audioSocial climb. 'Ascensão', by itself, is similar to the English word ascension.Os azulejosPlay normal audioTraditional Portuguese tiles.A burguesiaPlay normal audioBourgeoisie, the middle class or upper middle class, wealthier and more privileged than the lower-ranking working class.A Calçada PortuguesaPlay normal audioTraditional Portuguese pavementCleroPlay normal audioClergyA conjugação perifrásticaPlay normal audioPeriphrastic conjugation, a type of conjugation where a main verb is paired with an auxiliary verb (with or without a connecting preposition) . E.g. 'Eu estou a comer sopa' (I am eating soup) - auxiliary verb estar (to be) + main verb comer (to eat) .ConsagradosPlay normal audioRenowned, established, consecratedEdifíciosPlay normal audioBuildings.O esmaltePlay normal audioEnamel, a type of opaque or transparent varnish for a glossy and/or protective coating.A ginjaPlay normal audioA traditional sour cherry liqueur produced in some Portuguese towns/regions, such as Óbidos or Belas.A nobrezaPlay normal audioNobility, the social class directly below royalty, with noble privileges and titles.As oficinas de olariaPlay normal audioPottery (olaria) workshops (oficinas) .O palpitePlay normal audioA hunch.RevestidaPlay normal audioCovered, coated
AzulejarPlay normal audioTo make 'azulejos' (tiles) .Remontar a / datar dePlay normal audioEquivalent to the English expressions 'to date back to' or 'to date from'.Acabar porPlay normal audioTo end up.No fim das contasPlay normal audioPortuguese expression equivalent to the English expressions 'ultimately', 'at the end of the day' or 'in the end'.Truques na mangaPlay normal audioPortuguese expression that is the literal equivalent of the English expression 'tricks up the sleeve'.Ter a cabeça a andar à volta / a andar à rodaPlay normal audioTo have one's head spinning. A common expression used when someone is overwhelmed with information or stimuli or... literally dizzy.
Timothy, o correto é «têm-me dado inspiração», pois não se usa pronome oblíquo átono posposto a particípio. Já agora, Rui e Joel, quando teremos mais conteúdo de nível avançado no Practice Portuguese?
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Lindo. Têm dado-me inspiração para minha próxima tatuagem. 🙂
Timothy, o correto é «têm-me dado inspiração», pois não se usa pronome oblíquo átono posposto a particípio. Já agora, Rui e Joel, quando teremos mais conteúdo de nível avançado no Practice Portuguese?
Obrigado pela ajuda, Bartolomeu!
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